McDowell Class of 1971

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Russell King - August 21, 2021503 viewsRussell (Russ) Frank King (67), of Erie, passed away in his home on August 21, 2021.
Russ was born in Erie on September 15, 1953. He graduated from McDowell High School in 1971. He continued his education at Penn State Behrend, obtaining his Associates Degree in Business, and completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management (Magna Cum Laude) and Economics at Edinboro University. Russ worked as a Master Scheduler at Lord Corporation, from where he retired.
Russ wed his bride of 37 years, Laureen (Laurie) Gualtier-King on March 31, 1984.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joann Sirak King.
He is survived by his wife Laurie; father, Richard; siblings Deborah, Richard, Thomas (Cheryl), and Diane (Bob); son, Marc (Mandi); and grandsons Jacob and Owen; and many nieces and nephews.
Russ cherished time with his family.
He was an avid sports fan, he loved Penn State, the Cleveland Browns, Indians, Erie Otters, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He also had a passion for buying and selling sports memorabilia. Russ was an avid bowler and golfer; he could often be found on the course with both family and friends. He spent many afternoons on the greens with not only his bride, but both his son and grandson; and on many occasions with his cousin Bob Sirak (Cousin Bob).
Russ loved animals and opened his home to 4 rescue cats: Maxie, Erma, Jingles, and Sylvester. He also loved to spend time with his grandpup, Jj.
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Bob Hersch & Sally Waters962 viewsJul 29, 2021
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Natalie Leuschen1096 viewsNatalie Brocious, age 68, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie to the late Charles and Jean Hess Leuschen, on February 21, 1953.

Natalie graduated from McDowell High School, class of 1971, where she met her husband of 50 years, Bill Brocious. She worked as an office manager for Value City for many years. Natalie loved Bingo, playing the slots at the casino, she knitted clothing for infants, and loved all animals.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Brocious, her
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Thomas Paavola171 viewsThomas "Tom" Arthur Paavola, age 66, of Millcreek, passed away peacefully on

Thursday, February 14, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on February 8, 1953, son of the late Oiva Arthur and Kristi Inne Paavola.

Tom joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in North Dakota, Alaska, California, Florida, Crete and Germany. After retiring from the Air Force, he came back to Erie and managed the Hearthside Rest Pet Cemetery.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathy
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Elisa Caravaglia593 viewsJul 08, 2021
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Charles Gill531 viewsJul 08, 2021
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Patricia Bush1116 viewsJul 08, 2021
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